Current Affairs - Sports

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the bronze medal in the Men’s high jump T63 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite the challenges posed by losing part of his right leg at a young age, Thangavelu’s dedication to athletics has been remarkable. His achievements include a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and a silver at Tokyo 2020, underscoring his resilience and commitment. The high jump event, where he recently secured bronze, highlights his exceptional talent and perseverance in the field of sports.

Harvinder Singh won a historic gold medal in men's individual recurve archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024, marking India's 22nd medal of the event. Singh's victory came after defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek, further adding to India's medal tally in the Paralympics. His achievement complements India's other successes in shot put and club throw events, highlighting the country's growing presence in Paralympic sports.

Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil secured his second consecutive Paralympic gold in javelin at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a record-breaking throw of 70.59m in the F64 category. This historic achievement follows his earlier success in Tokyo, solidifying his status as a dominant force in para-athletics. Antil's performance is particularly noteworthy given his two-year absence from international competitions, making his return to the Paralympics a triumphant one.

Mayank Chakraborty, a 15-year-old International Master from Assam, achieved his second Grand Master (GM) norm at a tournament in Greece. He is on the path to becoming the first Grand Master from North East India, needing one more GM norm and a FIDE rating of 2500. His current rating stands at 2431, making him the highest-rated player from North East India with the most GM norms.

The Deaf Shooting Championship, where India won 4 medals, was held in Hanover, Germany. Indian shooters showcased their talent, with Anuya Prasad winning gold, Abhinav Deshwal securing silver in two events, and Shubham Vashist winning silver and bronze. This international competition highlighted the skills of deaf shooters from around the world, with Germany serving as a fitting host.